A car fired on the US consulate in Jeddah today, Ministry of Interior said in a statement.

The Ministry said that at 5:30pm local time today, a car driving by the consulate fired on security guards. Saudi security forces chased the car and a gunfight ensued, in which the car was damaged. An armed individual exited the vehicle and was subsequently apprehended by authorities. The suspect sustained moderate injuries. No one else was injured.